Inspiring Parents. Empowering Children. One Page at a Time.
Welcome to the bookshelf of Elfin Ng, founder of stART Studio and a passionate advocate for confident, resilient children. With decades of experience in child development, therapeutic art, and parenting support, Elfin brings together heartfelt stories, practical strategies, and transformative insights through her writing.
Brushstrokes of Calm
How Therapeutic Art Nurtures Confidence and Resilience in Children
Brushstrokes of Calm introduces parents, educators, and caregivers to the healing power of art. Written by Elfin Ng, founder of stART Studio, this book reveals how simple, guided art activities can unlock a child’s inner world, helping them process emotions, develop self-awareness, and grow in confidence.
Drawing from real-life stories and therapeutic techniques used at stART Studio, Elfin demonstrates how art can become a safe space for children to express what words cannot—transforming anxiety into assurance, frustration into focus, and fear into courage.
In this book, you’ll discover:
How art reveals what’s going on beneath a child’s behaviour
Techniques to use drawing and painting as emotional tools
Simple strategies to build emotional resilience through creativity
Stories of children who have grown and thrived through art
Whether your child is dealing with stress, low self-esteem, or emotional outbursts, Brushstrokes of Calm offers a creative and heartfelt approach to support them through their growing years.
“Art speaks when words fail. Let your child’s brushstrokes tell their story.”
Bond, Build, Become
The Therapeutic Parenting Path to Confident, Resilient Kids
Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection. In Bond, Build, Become, Elfin walks you through the real struggles parents face today. Through heartfelt stories and reflective exercises, this book helps you understand your child’s inner world and offers practical tools to respond with compassion, consistency, and courage.
💡 Inside you'll discover:
Why your child’s “misbehaviour” might be a cry for connection
How to build emotional safety and trust at home
The power of reflection in parenting growth
Stories of transformation from families Elfin has worked with
About the Author
Elfin Ng is the founder of stART Studio in Singapore.
She holds a master's degree in social science, a degree in preschool education teaching, and a diploma in early childhood leadership. Certification in Practical Counselling for Primary School Children, in Western Art and Therapeutic Art Life Coaching.
She is an experienced Preschool Principal with a demonstrated history of working in her childcare centre, Kiddiwinkie Schoolhouse, MindChamp PreSchool and MOE Kindergarten. With a 22-year career as an educator and mentor, Elfin Ng is a champion for children who may require intervention or coaching to develop emotional well-being and resilience, ultimately fostering confidence. Her strength is in working with children and coaching parents.
As a UCMHP Certified Life Mentor Character Coach, Elfin offers personalised guidance to help parents understand their children and teens, enhancing communication, relationships, and supporting emotional healing, self-awareness, and growth.
Elfin is a Certified TetraMap Facilitator who focuses on Team Performance.
With qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Community Leadership, Practical Counselling, and Art, she has helped hundreds of children thrive through her Growth ART program.
Her books reflect her deep belief that every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued—and that parents are the most powerful partners in that journey.
Elfin Ng
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Whether you're looking for gentle parenting wisdom or a creative way to help your child manage emotions, these books are your companions for the road ahead.
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at stART Studio and selected partners.
“These books are more than words on a page—they are a mirror, a guide, and a warm hug for every parent and child navigating growth together.”